Acting
U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank joined Newark Mayor Cory Booker today for
a visit to the Newark One-Stop Career Center, a city program that connects
residents to career opportunities, provides vocational training and offers continuing
education services that aim to meet the needs of both employers and job
seekers. The program is operated by the Newark Mayor’s Office of
Employment and Training.

In her remarks, Blank said, "Outside
experts say the American Jobs Act would put nearly two million people to work,
while putting more money in the pockets of workers and repairing infrastructure
vital to enhancing America’s competitiveness,” Blank said. “It’s time for
Democrats and Republicans in Congress to come together and swiftly pass the
measures in the Jobs Act, which will put people back to work right away and put
more money in the pockets of American families.” Release | Remarks